However all I can say is that after wearing them for several rounds the modern golf athlete in me was oblivious to it, even if my 'bufty golf salad dodging' playing partners reminded me that they were not. If only one of these three words applies to you then this could be one swoosh too many per shoe. Nike say that they have gone with this style from the Nike Mercurial football boot as their shoes are not age based, but designed for the 'modern golf athlete'.
It's the same material Nike use in their football boots and as a result the large swoosh on the forefoot has come over too, which is going to divide opinion.
#Nike lunar control 2 golf shoes update
The microfibre synthetic upper has been redesigned to be lighter and is claimed to be waterproof, which I have not been able to vouch for yet, but as Golfalot is based in the Scotland it won't be long before I can do that and update this review. The soft inner layer of the Lunarlon sole and the different types of spikes all worked together and even on hard surfaces like concrete it seemed to move together and grip the surface beautifully and was very comfortable indeed. I was concerned that these might feel a little like walking on stilts, but nothing could be further from the truth. The sole is pretty flat with seven Nike Champ Zarma Tour spikes on top of plenty of contouring to provide extra grip. These fade to the base colour of shoe as you go forward on the sole and past the carbon fibre shank in the mid sole that also helps with the stability. The back of the heel now features a thick heel counter that has a rib-like effect to provide support as well as various colour accents from bright crimson, wolf grey and something called white. It features a firmer outer sole with softer foam on the inner sole under the removable insole to combine that stability with comfort. The Lunar Control 4 is more of an evolution from version 3 and the Lunarlon sole and base is the same. Given his high swing speed of up to 120mph, stability combined with flexibility would allow his feet to help control this power as he gives the ball the message. It comes with a reasonable price tag, but is still by no means cheap, which, along with its high performance standards, is why we recommend it for lower handicap golfers.When Rory McIlroy signed with Nike in 2013, one of the first product lines he got involved with was the Lunar Control shoe and the 4th generation is the one that features his biggest footprint. The fact that some of the best pros in the world choose this shoe is a testament to how great its performance is. In a nutshell, the Lunar Control Vapor 2 is an awesome performance golf shoe, featuring one of the best spikeless traction systems out there.
We don't find it quite as comfortable as the original, but overall it's still a very comfortable shoe. Aside from aesthetic differences, the Lunar Control 2 provides just a bit more support than the original. The Nike Lunar Control Vapor 2, as you may have guessed, is quite similar to the original Lunar Control Vapor. *TPU heel counter - Helps lock down and secure your heel *TPU outsole with Articulated Integrated Traction - Offers multi-surface grip with fin-like tracks *Lunarlon midsole – Offers unparalleled responsive cushioning *Flywire technology – Wraps foot, providing secure lockdown and lateral midfoot support *NikeSkin and synthetic leather upper - Provides supportive, waterproof comfort
The Nike Lunar Control Vapor 2 golf shoe delivers the grip, support and comfort you need to drive further off the tee.